Speculation exists that Thompson would leave along with star center Alonzo Mourning, a senior. Thompson said that wouldn't be a factor.

''I went to a house (recruiting) the other day, and the lady asked if I was going to leave Georgetown in the next four years. I said, 'The only thing I can tell you, ma'am, is that I turned down $8 million (to become the Denver Nuggets' general manager) to stay.' ''